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The Red Avocado


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3.5 of 5 stars 14 ratings
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#28 of 54 restaurants in Iowa City
  • Cuisines: Vegetarian
  • Address: 521 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Phone:  319-351-6088

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1 of 5 stars
Tampa, Florida
10 Oct 2009

I ate at the Red Avocado at the request of a friend on a road trip. My friend was a new vegetarian and quite pleased with the menu. I, however was first annoyed when I answered my cell phone (which was on vibrate) as quietly as possible and was yelled at. I was not talking any louder then I would... more

5 of 5 stars
Iowa
10 Oct 2009

There are a lot of great resturants in Iowa City but this is for sure my favorite. I recently became a vegatarian and have always loved vegetarian food. This place has really wonderful vegan food. Because it is vegan no animal products of any kind are used (no eggs, butter, milk, etc.) but you really don't miss these things, in... more

5 of 5 stars
Iowa City, Iowa
6 Oct 2009

The food is delicious and you feel so good after eating there. The coconut corn soup, the earth salad, the smoothie and the sesame French toast for brunch are a few of my favorites, but can't list them all. The ambience is different - a bit funky - and they have two outside eating areas which are different from any... more

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5 of 5 stars
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28 Jan 2008

Delicious vegetarian. Local produce. Can't get enough of this place. more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
13 Nov 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Granted, I've only gone once, and I'm not a vegetarian, but if I could give this place half a star, I would. The potatoes were hard and way overcooked, the beans were disgusting and mushy, and the rest was just tasteless. This is nothing against vegetarian food - I love vegetables when they're cooked well. I just couldn't believe they... more

1 of 5 stars
Iowa City, Iowa
9 Sep 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

I wanted to like this place. We have some friends who highly recommended this place. But you know, it just wasn't that good. The location just a few blocks from downtown is fine. It's right next to a little B&B. There are two parks each just a block away. Very idealic. The decor inside was fine. The service? Well, definitely... more

5 of 5 stars
Chicago
26 Jun 2007

Great atmosphere and good food. more

2 of 5 stars
iowa City
3 May 2006
1/6 found this review helpful

As a vegetarian this place was just too over the top with spices. I can appreciate flavor, but vegetables are great without being drowned out by the spice. I found their over-reliance on garlic to be most offensive. Give it a shot, but avoid the pastas; killing my taste buds with seasoning doesn't stop me from noticing overdone rigatoni. Apps... more

4 of 5 stars
Iowa City, Iowa
17 Jan 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Great buffet and they lowered their prices. How many restaurants do that? more

5 of 5 stars
Iowa City, Iowa
14 Mar 2005
7/9 found this review helpful

The Red Avocado Restaurant is a cornucopia of delight for ones tastebuds. Although it is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant, it is not tasteless as most meat eaters, as I am, believe about vegetarian. The flavors are delicious and the chefs use vegetables and spices which most of us are not familiar with but find very tasty and satisfying. Presented with color,... more

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The Red Avocado Address

521 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Tel: 319-351-6088
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.